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21 Jul

Alberta Opens Vote-by-Mail Registration for October 2026 Referendum

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Albertans eligible to vote in the October 19, 2026 Referendum can now apply for Vote by Mail, with Elections Alberta officially opening online applications for Special Ballots. The initiative is intended to provide voters with greater flexibility ahead of polling day, particularly those who may be unable to cast their vote in person. According to Elections Alberta, every eligible elector can request a Special Ballot without having to provide any specific reason. Officials say the option allows voters to complete their ballot at a convenient time and location, giving them adequate opportunity to review the referendum questions…

21 Jul

Indian Society Airdrie to Celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day with Community Spirit and Volunteer Recognition

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAirdrie

Airdrie / Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Indian Society Airdrie is set to celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day on Friday, August 15, with a vibrant community gathering at Nose Creek Park (Temporary Flagpole), Airdrie, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The free public event is expected to attract a large number of families and community members, continuing a tradition that has grown stronger every year. Sharing details with National Times Media, Maulik Shah said this year’s celebration will feature the ceremonial Indian flag hoisting, cultural performances, free refreshments, and complimentary Indian flags and tricolor tattoos for children. A special highlight of…

21 Jul

Portage College Graduates in Alberta Face PGWP Crisis, Students Seek Ottawa Intervention

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Hundreds of international graduates from Alberta’s Portage College are facing uncertainty after receiving refusals for their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications. The affected students say they invested thousands of dollars, completed their studies, and planned their future in Canada based on the understanding that their programs would support their eligibility for post-graduation work opportunities. The issue involves graduates of certain continuing education programs offered through Portage College’s Calgary partner campuses. Students say they enrolled in 2024 after receiving information that their programs would provide a pathway toward PGWP eligibility. However, after graduation, many received refusal letters from…

20 Jul

Centre Opens Dialogue With CJP as Party Delegation Heads to Meet JP Nadda

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJP Nadda

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant development amid the ongoing protests demanding examination reforms, the Centre on Monday initiated formal talks with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), with a two-member delegation scheduled to meet Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda later in the day. The party confirmed that Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das and National Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka will represent the protesters during the discussions, marking the first official interaction between the government and the movement's leadership since the demonstrations began. According to sources, government representatives first established contact through New Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Sharma, proposing discussions at…

20 Jul

Protesters Ready for Talks as Administration Makes Contact; Sonam Wangchuk Continues Fast

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingSonam Wangchuk

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Efforts to break the deadlock between the administration and protesters appear to be gathering pace after officials reached out to initiate discussions, according to Climate Justice Party (CJP) Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das. While welcoming the move, Das said the protesters are still waiting for a definitive response from the government before formal negotiations can begin. Addressing the media, Das said the group has sought dialogue since the protest began and remains prepared to engage in meaningful discussions. He added that although the administration's outreach came after a considerable delay, the protesters have responded positively. "We have…

20 Jul

XtractPro is Building the Seating Systems that will Transform India's Sports Infrastructure

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India is in the middle of the infrastructure boom. New cricket stadiums are being approved across Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Khelo India complexes are coming up in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Every school is now expected to have a multi-sport facility. But amid the concrete, the synthetic turfs, and the smart lighting, there is one critical question no one is asking loudly enough: where does India sit? XtractPro Seating has an answer. The India-based manufacturer of telescopic seating systems is building the infrastructure that sits at the intersection of sports, education, and architecture. From school auditoriums…

20 Jul

On World Cleft Awareness Day, Smile Train India Marks 800,000+ Free Surgeries and a Renewed Push for Early Diagnosis of Clefts

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World Cleft Awareness Day (WCAD), observed globally on July 20, was introduced by Smile Train in 2025 to bring cleft lip and palate into mainstream public health conversations and ensure every child born with a cleft has access to timely, comprehensive treatment. This year, Smile Train India, the country's leading cleft-focused NGO, celebrates a proud milestone: over 800,000 free cleft surgeries supported for children across the country since 2000. Building on this achievement, the organisation is now turning its attention to the next frontier of impact, raising awareness so that every child born with a cleft is identified early and…

20 Jul

US Intensifies Military Campaign Against Iran; Donald Trump Says Tehran’s Defences Have Been Severely Weakened

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has launched a fresh wave of military operations targeting Iran, extending its ongoing campaign into a ninth straight night as tensions across West Asia continue to rise. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest strikes focused on military infrastructure that Washington says has been used to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM announced that the operation began at around 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday and forms part of a broader strategy to reduce Iran's ability to disrupt maritime trade in one of the world's most strategically significant waterways.…

20 Jul

Fresh Legal Battle Over Sonam Wangchuk’s Hospitalisation as Wife Seeks Right to Choose Medical Care

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingSonam Wangchuk

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The legal dispute surrounding activist Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalisation has intensified, with his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, filing a fresh appeal before the Delhi High Court against an order that allowed his continued treatment at Safdarjung Hospital. The appeal argues that Wangchuk should be free to decide where he receives medical care and that neither he nor his family should be denied that choice. The challenge comes after a Single Judge declined to direct the activist's discharge from the government hospital, where he was admitted after being removed from his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. Angmo has…

20 Jul

My Earnings Are My Honesty: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Singh Mann

JALANDHAR (Rajeev Sharma): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday paid obeisance at the Darbar of Dera Almast Bapu Lal Badshah Ji during the annual fair at Nakodar and sought blessings for the peace, prosperity and all-round development of Punjab. After attending the cultural programme, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the overwhelming love and affection showered by people from all walks of life and said the blessings of the Gurus, Pirs, Fakirs and martyrs continue to guide Punjab on the path of communal harmony and progress. Reaffirming his government’s commitment to rebuilding a vibrant Rangla Punjab, Bhagwant Singh…